2014 Acura RDX owner complaints

The low beam headlights are not bright enough for safe driving in normal weather. They register as not on. In rain and wet pavement - they are highly dangerous and it’s very difficult to see lane markings or for any distance in front of the car. At higher speeds on the highway - it’s even more concerning. I’ve had them checked when I bought the car for alignment and replaced the bulbs with high definition bulbs. I’ve also had the lenses professionally cleaned all with no improvement. I have to drive around with my high beams on constantly and in fog and rain and this is sometimes also problematic. It’s so unsafe and you don’t think to check “if the headlights are good enough “ when you buy a car. It’s not something that should vary. It’s a clear and present manufacturing and safety i

The headlights are unsafe with dim low beam projectors even after trying a couple sets of new bulbs. Here are the Part Numbers for reference 33100-TX4-A12 33150-TX4-A12 There is a significant safety issue requiring replacement of components that should not need replacing.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Acura rdx. The contact stated that the lo-beam headlights were very dim, causing a visibility hazard while driving at night. The contact stated that the failure was more evident while driving in inclement weather. The contact replaced the bulbs twice however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to fountain Acura (8785 orange blossom trail, orlando, fl 32809, (866) 458-3766). The contact was informed that the projector lens failed to function as designed which caused the lack of illumination from the headlight bulbs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Dim headlights. Replaced them ($300) thinking they were getting old, upon the next evening driving - the lights were still too dim to safely drive the vehicle. No change in visibility whatsoever. Because of that these headlights are not up to par with Transportation safety. This needs to be recalled and replaced with halogen!

Both headlight lowbeams are very dim, so dim that they provide almost zero lighting to see the road at night. Dealer informed me that I would need to purchase both headlight assemblies at a cost of just under $3,000.

Low beam headlights have been horrible for the last several years. They light up a few feet ahead, very abnormal for headlights. They were fine when purchased but after about 6 years it got progressively worse. It was extremely risky to drive at night. Fortunately no accidents but a huge risk out on the road. There are many owners who have the 2013 to 2015 base RDX after searching the internet who have a similar problem. Honda/Acura should recall them. Acura dealers will admit that some owners have replaced the headlight assemblies but not on a massive scale. I think some just don't drive at night or don't want to or have the money for repair. Apparently not a problem with some cars but others like mine a major problem. I resolved the problem today by purchasing new headlight assemb

Low beam headlights became very dim. Both, left and right (more left than right). When there is some street light, it is hard to notice if the lights are on at all. They don't project enough light to see at night, and the little that they project is not reaching far enough. I can only see a few feet away from the car. It has become dangerous to drive in the dark. Replacing light bulbs did not change anything. This has been worsening gradually, but seems to have accelerated over the past 9+ months to the point that it is dangerous to drive. There has been no indicator warning. The car dealer saw and knew what to do by looking at the headlights: change the entire headlight assembly. I still have the defective parts if needed.

My wife and I purchased our rdx in 2014 and have enjoyed all aspects of the car except for the headlights. Ever since we have owned the car the headlights have been dim. My wife has not driven the car very much at night in the last couple of years but recently we have had to drive it at night and the headlights have gotten much worse. We just took it in for a quote and we need to replace them and it will cost in excess of $2700! I called Acura to complain and funny as it may sound but the woman that I spoke to said that headlights not working is not a safety issue and the headlights will not be recalled. I asked if I drive at night and crash because I cannot see if that was a safety issue and she still said it wasn't. I am perplexed that when someone comes out with a faulty product t

Headlights are so dim my car cannot be driven at night. The reflective coating inside the light housing has deteriorated and no longer reflects the light. Replacements cost $800 or more. VERY DANGEROUS!!!

The headlights are way too dim - even after changing bulbs and the lens is not fogged at all. You can't even tell if your lights are on at night - this is a serious safety issue. Other Acura vehicles have a recall for this. In research - the reflective coating that is supposed to illuminate your beams breaks down in a short time resulting in poor lighting of roadways at night. Recently had someone in the car for the 1st time driving at night - and they asked if I had my lights on. So it is very noticeable by people. Is there not a standard of lighting that has to be met for safety? And if this is issue - should it not be a recall?? Look at ilx recall for same issue- 2013-2014.

Headlights are so dim it is unsafe to drive at night. Seems many others complaints of this online and due to reflective film backing material inside the headlights could delaminate The reflective coating on the headlight housing has disintegrated resulting in virtually no low-beam headlight illumination on the roadway Acura changed headlight design in 2015 but no formal recalls on earlier vehicles

Since I purchased my car in 2014 the headlights have dimmed tremendously. So much that my husband pulled the car to the side of the road the other night because he insisted the headlights were burnt out. I explained that they've been that way for a long time. We absolutely cannot drive my car at night because it's as if we have no headlights. I think this poses an extreme safety hazard.

Headlights are extremely dim - dangerous to drive at night. Reported issue to dealer, who cleaned the lens but problem persists.

The regular headlights (low beam) are incredibly dull. Sometimes i turn the headlights off and back on to be sure they are on, because its hard to tell - especially if its raining. I have replaced the bulbs with no change. I have read online this is a recurring problem with this model. My wife had to drive home the other night from the airport in the rain and felt incredibly unsafe and drove with her high beams on the entire time to be able to see

I was driving on I-87 south on a smooth strip of road, which was recently repaved. I heard an explosion and glass shattering. Glanced around but all windows were intact. At the first stop I opened my sunroof visor and shards of broken glass showered down from the shattered sun roof. My car is a 2014 Acura rdx with tech package

We are noticing what many others are with similar age RDX models - the headlamp assemblies are terribly dim leading to low visibility without using the high beams (not always possible). We have replaced the headlamps with really high output ones, with no real difference. The faulty inside of the headlamp assemblies are making it much harder to see at night, especially in rain or other bad weather. At highway speeds, we rarely see obstacles until we're right on top of them.

my car has 85K miles on it. the headlights are so dim that they might as well not even be on. I have replaced the bulbs, no help. There's no oxidation on the outer lens of the headlight assembly. There's some kind of defect in the inner reflector or lens of the headlight assembly such that the only solution is to replace the entire headlight assembly. The inner reflector / lens has become so oxidized that it is not at all reflective, and very little light is produced by the headlights.

Takata recall Acura rdx 2014 was notified of defective part and recall issue by Acura dealer ship, they stated it would be six to eight weeks till parts were available and those that continue to drive their car instead of a rental or parking it due to risk would be first to get parts. Elected to keep driving at the time. Now it has been eight months later dec 2016 I have not been contacted further. When contacting dealer I only get another offer for a rental car. I still have to pay full price on my lease. *tr

The diminished light output of the low beam headlights began to diminish visibility so significantly that it was reported to the dealer at 89,000 miles, in March 2020. The dealer response was "normal operation of the headlights compared to other RDX." The driver's visibility is now decreased to the point the visibility is like only the lo output driving lights are on. Hi beams have to be used when driving at night. This reduced output decreased driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash. Improper usage of high beams impacts oncoming vehicles, increasing the risk of a head on collision. I was driving on the Pennsylvania and Ohio turnpike last night for 5 hours in the rain and had to reduce speeds and drive with high beams on, causing a dangerous situation for myself and other d

Certain areas of the roof and tailgate are peeling off, exposing bare metal. This is a one owner Car that has been garage since new.